Thread: Curb Weight.
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Old 01-22-2010, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Gunner View Post
The wedge engines are heavy - heavier than most FEs even with the usual aluminum top parts. I know they're popular and something of a horsepower bargain, and can be real torque monsters without much build-up, but their size really makes them a problem in these cars. Pushing the curb weight to the 3000 pound range starts to undo everything a Cobra is good at.
What's the problem with the size of the 385 series? Hell, everyone drools over the 427 SOHC engine in a Cobra and it's a lot bigger.

I have a 385 series in mine and love it. Only issue I have is that I have to remove the back spark plug on the drivers side from under the car. Actually I don't have to. It's just easier.
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